New SVR Kickstarter: Bouncing Back.

03 Nov 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news, book tours Tags: , , , , , ,

I’m a little late telling you about this Kickstarter but I forgot to schedule this post and then ended up having a busy weekend.

The Kickstarter is for Bouncing Back by Amber Gabriel. It’s the second book she’s written for H.L. Burke’s superhero universe. If you backed the DOSA Files II & III Kickstarter you would have received her first book Stretched Thin as a Stretch goal.

Now, not in a short story; not in a novella! Snarky villain with a heart, Rubber Bandit, returns for a NEW full-length superhero novel by Amber Gabriel, presented by H.L. Burke.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dosafiles/a-new-superhero-novel-the-rubber-bandit-returns

The award-winning Supervillain Rehabilitation Project universe is sttttrettchinnnng out with a new full-length novel, written by author Amber Gabriel and presented by SVR Universe Creator, H.L. Burke.

Elam Bentley, aka the former Rubber Bandit, got his butt kicked in Refined, crashed into non-villain life via accidental acts of heroism in the DOSA Files Volumes I & II, and helmed his own solo adventure, going undercover in Stretched Thin.

Now he faces his biggest challenge: his own nature.

Can this former villain truly give up his life of crime? Will other heroes even accept him after all the bad he’s done in his life? And what is he going to do about his growing attraction for his new team leader, a stressed out hero and single mother who has every reason NOT to let him into her and her daughter’s life?

Be the first to get your hands on Bouncing Back, a fast-paced, funny, and heartfelt story about righting wrongs and finding redemption.

Kickstarter rewards will include signed copies, an early order of H.L. Burke’s next superhero romance, Conveniently Married to a Superhero, signed paperbacks, an epic sticker inspired by Ginger, the seizure alert dog featured in Bouncing Back, unique swag, and more.

Help us hit stretch goals and get Stretched Thin and Bouncing Back BOTH in awesome audio with narration by Realm Award Finalist Rena Gail.

To the Kickstarter

Because I was late, now you get the benefit it being fully funded so you know going in that you will be spending money. Also you get to help contribute towards stretch goals which is always a nice thing.

Tiers: Rewards

$5-ebook of Bouncing Back

$15-ebook & sticker, art print, printed newspaper swag

$15 Paperback

$20 Ebook/Paperback

NEW: $25 Adopt a dragon set. Includes a copy of Cora and the Nurse Dragon by H.L. Burke with a handful of dragon themed goodies. (Perfect Christmas gift for young readers.)

$30 ebook/paperback/sticker/newspaper, art print

$50 Stretched Thin, Bouncing Back, Special Ginger Art Print, Sticker, and Newspaper

$350 Personalized Cameo in a future SVR Book

Notice that some of the reward tiers have a newspaper included.

This is an in-world newspaper with article style stories from the SVR universe.

I, C.O. Bonham, have contributed at least one such story. If you want to read about what went down at the book fair you’ll need to back a tier that includes the newspaper or any physical tier and then add it as an add-on.

Back the Kickstarter Now

Stretch Goals:

NEW: $900 will unlock an additional sticker design for all physical backers

$1000 will unlock the Streatched Thin novella in audio. Read by Rena Gail.

$1600 will unlock the ability to produce Bouncing Back in audio. Read by Rena Gail.

Also for your peace of mind you should know that this project is entirely human made. Everything from the writing to the art is free from AI input.

Message from H.L. Burke:

The SVR Universe is my passion project, an interconnected world of diverse, loveable characters that allows me to tell stories of heroism, family, and hope. Bouncing Back continues this tradition, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Amber Gabriel and I are collaborating once again on BOUNCING BACK, a new Supervillain Rehabilitation Project Universe novel starring Elam Bentley, aka Rubber Bandit. Amber’s expanded Elam’s story, bringing him onto a superhero team where he must make amends for past crimes while learning to work as a hero.

Note: this is probably the most religious story in the universe so far. While faith elements have always been a part of the SVR stories, this one has an explicit faith journey and other religious elements.

Take me to the Kickstarter, NOW!

Today Only! New Short Story on Havok.

30 Oct 2025 2 Comments

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , ,

It’s been awhile since I talked about Havok, the story-a-day flash fiction publisher.

But It’s very important that I talk about it now because I wrote today’s story!

Check it out here: https://gohavok.com/

Havok is free to read but only on the day it’s published. After today it gets paywalled. A Havok subscription is only $5 a year so it won’t break your bank. And if you do subscribe I have others stories in the backlog that you can look up.

My Story today was written for their Dorian Gray Multiversal theme. Each story on Havok this month was some new take on the character Dorian Gray.

In “The Search for the Oval Portrait” a young man goes in search of a lost piece of art. The oval portrait is said to be a life like painting of the most beautiful person ever.

Click here to see what happens when the multiverse crosses paths and Poe meets Wilde. Today only!

Go to Havok

After you read it you can comment on my story right on Havok. Also give it a vote if you enjoyed it.

Come See Me! Twice!

26 Sep 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , ,

This is a big weekend for me as an author.

Come See Me Online!

Tonight is the final event of the 2025 Silmaril awards.

Come join me and the other hosts as we stream a Tolkien trivia challenge live on YouTube. Which blogger knows the most about Middle Earth? Tune in to find out. (Pretty sure it’s not me.)

We are competing in teams so my lack of knowledge might be covered by the insane level of lore that my teammates posses.

https://youtube.com/live/GkDfRz-dtIQ?feature=share

Don’t forget to check out all the awards ceremonies to see who this years Silmaril Award winners are:

Come See Me in Person!

If you are in the Toledo, Ohio area you can come meet me, and author friend H.L. Burke, at the Muddy Maumee book and arts festival.

September 27th & 28th

https://www.themuddymaumeefestival.com/

Free admission!

Over fifty authors and artists!

Saturday 27th 10-6pm
Sunday 28th 11-5pm
AT THE RIBBON IN THE GLASS CITY METROPARK

Heidi and I will be at Booth Number 42 — the answer to life the universe and everything.

Bonus: The weather is going to be beautiful so take the excuse to get outside and pick up a good book or two.

Epic 99 cent book sale.

07 Aug 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , ,

Starting today, over one hundred science fiction and fantasy books are on sale for only ninety-nine cents each.

What makes this sale unique is that you can’t just list your book. Your book has to be recommended for the sale. Beside each listing, instead of a description of the story you’ll find a recommendation from a person who loved the book.

https://talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025.html

My contribution to the sale is Runaway Lyrics. The E-book is 99 cents today through the 11th. It was recommended for the sale by H.L. Burke. Look for her book Cora and the Nurse Dragon on the sales page. Also search for Amok by Anna Tan, which is a book that I recommended for the sale.

Shop the Sale

Happy Book Birthday Daisy Dunlap!

16 Jul 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news, Behind the keyboard Tags: , ,

One year ago today I published Daisy Dunlap and the Cartoon Carnival. It’s a small book but I’m very happy with how it turned out.

To celebrate the one year anniversary I wanted to share some of the fan art I’ve gotten over the past year.

First up is Daisy Dunlap by Claire B. You can see Daisy’s been through a rough night. This image also includes her Daisy Daffodil doll.

Claire also took a stab at Tom. Look close and you can see his green thumb.

This next drawing is from Nathalie S. One of my earliest readers. She depicts Daisy in pencil. Clearly at the beginning of the night before it got scary.

This last one is a delightful Chibi Derby from the fabulous CorynDrawz on Instagram. Follow her at: http://www.instagram.com/coryndrawz

But just incase his cuteness fools you she also made one with very clear text.

Have you read Daisy Dunlap And the Cartoon Carnival yet?

I’ve been describing it as mascot horror but wholesome. Think of Five nights at Freddy’s, Bendy and the Ink Machine, and Poppy Playtime. Daisy Dunlap is all the mystery and fun without the dead kids in the animatronic suits.

You can order the ebook and physical copies on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lzkKwe

Audiobook is available wide, links here: https://cobonham.com/2025/04/06/audiobook-availability-and-author-takeover-event/

You can also find copies this weekend, July 18-20th at the Realm Makers Expo. At the DeVos Place convention center in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Get your expo Tickets here: https://www.realmmakers.com/realm-makers-expo/

Hope to see you there!

DOSA Files Anthologies are Here!

17 May 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news, Short Stories Tags: , , , , ,

So remember that Kickstarter I was promoting? Well the fruits of that endeavor are now available. If you have read and enjoyed volume one then go grab the next two.

On a personal level I’m very excited because DOSA Files volume II features a sequel to my volume I story. If you loved getting to know Violet Revelt in the Realm Award finalist story “Letting Off Steam,” then you won’t want to miss the continuation of her story in, “London Bridge is Falling Down.”

Shifters! Flyers! Lightning! Fire! Choose your power and join the fun. 17 Epic Superhero Stories
await. Volumes II & III available now!
Technically… the MCU has about 34 movies.
The DOSA-Verse has 21 (current) books and 29 short stories. Just sayin’.

Did you know Volume I of the DOSA Files includes THREE Realm Award finalist stories? One of them is mine! We have to wait until July 18th to learn who the winners are, so until then I’ll just enjoy the honor of being a finalist.


Also from May 16 through 20, get Volume I for FREE! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZWC9HYL

Links again:
Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZWC9HYL
Volume I: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D5JS32QJ
Volume II: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F3VG2S9P
Volume III: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F3VG3M23

Author Q&A, YouTube video, and free book weekend.

25 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , , , ,

This is the last of the self promo posts for a while but I wanted you to know some exciting things happening this weekend. First off: Remember that social platform I told you about?

I’m going to participating in a Q&A event in the Realm Sphere. The Q&As are only available to subscribing members but there is a 30 day free trial.

My time slot is Saturday at 3pm eastern time. Once you make your account and sign up for you subscription then you just get on the realm Sphere at the correct time. If you are a subscribing member then you should see the live banner at the top of the scree. Click on that to join.

RealmSphere link: https://realm-makers.mn.co/

The premier of The Towers Of Light Family Theater happened Thursday night. You can watch the entire show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aN6fuI13ZI&pp=0gcJCYQJAYcqIYzv.

My part is small but I’m quite happy with it.

The last thing I need to tell you is that Daisy Dunlap and the Cartoon Carnival is free on Amazon Kindle this weekend. April 25-April 28, 2025.

DOWNLOAD IT WHILE YOU CAN!: https://amzn.to/4cIyIIk

And after you download it, why don’t you read it.

After you read it why don’t you vote for it in the Realm Awards readers choice category with your new Realm Sphere account.

Realm Sphere link: https://realm-makers.mn.co/

Thanks for Reading!-

Awards and an Invitation.

18 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , , , ,

This has been the week of exciting news! First on Monday I got the news that my short story “Letting Off Steam,” is one of the finalist for the short audio category of the Realm Awards! This is the first time I’ve ever finalled. I am excited to see if I win the award but at the same time looking at the three finalists makes me want to point somethings out.

First thing I want to point out is that the entries list the narrator and the publisher of each submission. The author gets no mention. Anyway even though “Letting Off Steam” is listed under the name of the talented narrator Rena Gail. I promise that I wrote it.

The other thing to point out is that these are not all short stories.

Sing to Me of Rain, is a novella by E.B. Dawson and narrated by Lila-May Murdoch.

The Prophecy’s Chosen Heir, is a middle grade novel written and self-narrated by Trista Shaye.

My little steampunk superhero story is on the longer side of short but it’s still under ten thousand words. Make of this what you will.

The DOSA Files has two other finalists.

“Rethink” by H.L. Burke and “Playdate” by Jenelle Leann Schmidt both finalled in the short story category.

This little superhero anthology is really getting it’s time in the spotlight.

Today I got the Second Announcement:

Daisy Dunlap and the cartoon Carnival is one of the Reader’s Choice nominees. That means that you can help get it to the top by voting for it.

However there are some catches:

  • You can only vote once. Any duplicate entries will be disqualified.
  • Only vote for books you’ve read. Be fair to the authors.
  • List your Top 3 favorites. If more than one book stood out, we want to know.
  • Voting happens in the RealmSphere.
  • What this means is that you need to create a free account in the RealmSphere (a social media platform where authors and readers can get together and discuss books, writing, or anything creative really.)


RealmSphere link: https://realm-makers.mn.co/
 

Once you create your account make sure you know which three books you’re voting for before you start voting. Because. you only get one entry. There are 25 books that got nominated and you may recognize some of them.

THE TOP 25 NOMINEES

A Stolen Heart, by Selina R. Gonzalez

Blood of the Stars, by Karyne Norton

Daisy Dunlap & the Cartoon Carnival, by C.O. Bonham

Falling Through the Black, by E.A. Hendryx

Flashpoint, by C.M. Banschbach

Game On, by H.L. Burke

Guardian, by Cathy McCrumb

Hearts of Stone and Steel, by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt

Hybrid, by Candace Kade

Ignite, by Kara Swanson

Lightshed, by Crystal D. Grant

Memoria, by J.J. Fischer

Mortal Queens, by Victoria McCombs

Page Magic, by Dawn E. Dagger

Protector, by Megan Schaulis

Saints and Monsters, by Ellen McGinty

The Chaos Grid, by Lyndsey Lewellen

The Immortal Abyss, by Katherine Briggs

The Nightmare Virus, by Nadine Brandes

There Bleeds the Light, by Andrea Renae

Thread of Dreams, by Emily Barnett

To Weave the Wind, by Sharon Rose

Waters Break, by Sophia L. Hansen

What Comes of Attending the Commoner’s Ball, by Elisabeth Aimee Brown

Winter’s Maiden, by Morgan L. Busse

Now that you have your RealmSphere account, you can come hang out next week at the Realm Makers, Spring Book Fest. It’s April 24th through the 25th.

There’s going to be fun, games, giveaways, and author Q&As.

And don’t forget: to vote for a book you need to have read it.

Have you read Daisy Dunlap and the Cartoon Carnival yet?

It’s in Kindle Unlimited, ebook and print: https://amzn.to/4216XY0

You can listen to the audio as part of your Spotify Premium https://open.spotify.com/show/14hn7gTm6VbfCGhfx9HmoS

Audio is also available in other markets I did a whole blog post where I list them all: https://open.spotify.com/show/14hn7gTm6VbfCGhfx9HmoS

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to back the DOSA Files kistarter!

26 Mar 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , , , ,

The DOSA Files Kickstarter is fully funded!

But Frank the Robot still needs your help!

We are well into unlocking the stretch goals. And just like Pokémon—we want to catch them all.

Help Frank reach our stretch goals!

Unlocked stretch goals include:

  • An new SRV Universe Novella Written by one of the anthology authors.
  • A video call with multiple authors from the DOSA Files 1,2, and 3.
  • Exclusive chapter header Illustrations for both Anthologies.

The next stretch goal is Audiobooks but we need about $330 to reach it.

Why back the Kickstarter?

  • Wholesome superhero stories
  • New Preorder added for Game Changer the sequel to Game On.
  • Support indie authors
  • Written by amazing voices.
  • No AI art used.
  • If we reach the goal, the Audiobooks will be narrated by talented human narrator Rena Gail.
  • Four of the stories from the first anthology were long listed for the Realm Awards so you know the ones in Vol, 2 and 3 will be great.

Being Long Listed for an award just means you’ve moved on to round two where they whittle down the list even more. This is still a big deal because the Realm Awards is pretty competitive.

Oh did I mention that one of the four long listed stories was mine! I am trying not to get my hopes up but it’s so exciting. We’ll know soon who’s making it to the final round.

Back the Kickstarter Now!

To help more superhero stories become eligible for awards.

The Big SVR News Post. New Anthologies and a Kickstarter.

27 Feb 2025 Leave a comment

by C.O. Bonham in Author news Tags: , , , ,

I wrote another SVR story featuring Violet and I am pleased to announce that H.L. Burke has accepted it into her second DOSA Files anthology.

The DOSA Files: Volume II Contents

The Good Twin
H.L. Burke
Face-shifting theater kid KC plans to use his powers to pursue a career in acting, but when an act of violence takes his twin brother’s life, all bets are off.

Civic Duty
Amber Gabriel
Can supervillains even get jury duty? When a technicality causes the former supervillain, Rubber Bandit, to receive a summons, he has to adjust to the “legal” side of the justice system.

The Fluffy Guardian
K. L. Miracle
Family dog, family protector, family superhero. Tormented former superhero, James, hides out as a family pet, determined never to reveal his secret. When danger threatens his loved ones, will he tuck his tail between his legs?

London Bridge is Falling Down (My Story!)
C.O. Bonham
Finally old enough to make her own choices, steam-powered Violet is eager to reunite with her former supervillain mom for a road trip. However, a nursery-rhyme-themed supervillain has plans to derail their bonding.

Late Bloomer
Lucy Winton
Average, normal, everyday hairdresser Amy does NOT have superpowers. So why is a power-stealing supervillain stalking her every move?

Taking Flight
Tom Darrow
Young bird-charmer Katy is more interested in ornithology research than fighting supervillains. When something threatens her feathered friends, she can’t afford to be chicken-hearted.

The Stray
Aaron DeMott
You don’t see a lot of supervillains in the upper peninsula, but when reports of a strange not-human, not-animal creature reach Park Ranger Jeremy, he can’t help but wonder if superpowers are involved.

Cloudburst
Talitha Renae Borstad
The unexpected emergence of superpowers separated siblings Elaine and Ruben years ago. When reports of a supervillain matching her older brother’s description reach young Elaine, she’ll risk everything to be reunited with him.

Ripples in the Old Pond
Dawn E. Dagger
Ryan never asked for superpowers—especially not weird, tree-frog-related ones. Does this mean he has to be a superhero now? What if he doesn’t want to be?

But she received so many stories from other authors that she decided to make a third anthology too.

Volume Three

Monsters
Jenelle Leanne Schmidt
Young superhero Bazinga knows anything can happen when he takes overnight “hot-line” duty. A scared seven-year-old calling for a superhero to deal with the monsters under his bed was somehow not on the list.

Career Shift
Erin Dydek
Shy Brooke hides her superpowers, and her true dreams, from her overprotective parents. Will a dog-shifter moonlighting as a dance instructor be able to coax her out of her shell?

Search History
Janeen Ippolito
All Yvette wants is a publishing contract and happily ever after with her superhero fiance. When the plots for her story start showing up as actual heists, she might need to do a little superheroing of her own.

Marmalade
Gordon Deane
Threatened by supervillains into a life of crime, a young girl makes a daring escape. Will she find safety? Or perhaps a family?

New Year, New Cat, New Life
Karen Eisenbrey
Mega-church pastor Matt Sherman is used to using his secret “suggestion” powers to get his parishioners to do whatever he wants them to. When a teenage supervillain confronts him on his methods, everything he felt so sure about is suddenly in question. Could a new feline companion be his path to redemption?

Hoaxed
Leiana Arwen
Being the youngest kid is hard enough, but when you’re also the only one who doesn’t have superpowers, it’s easy to get left behind. Desperate for her superhero brothers’ attention, young Jane comes up with the ultimate prank.

New Beginnings
Zachary Shields
Reeling from the loss of his brother, dog-shifter Mason refuses to return to his human form. When to his consternation, his team recruits not only a former supervillain but a supervillain who has Mason’s late brother’s exact powers, he further hides himself away. Can animal charmer Bethany convince him to give her, and maybe himself, another chance?

Sparked
H.L. Burke
When a fight with a friend takes a shocking twist, nine-year-old Oliver has to answer an unexpected question: how the heck does he have superpowers?

In order to fund two anthologies Heidi is running a Kickstarter. It’s only been a day and it’s almost fully funded.

Back the Kickstarter

If you aren’t interested in the anthologies the next full novel in the Superhero Romance Series. is available to pre-order only through the Kickstarter.

The SEVENTH book in H.L. Burke’s SUPERHERO ROMANCE PROJECT series arrives this Spring!

Courting a Superhero features the return of swoon worthy Supervillain with a Heart of Gold Switch and Idealistic Sweetheart Superhero Nixie as they navigate their growing relationship—and the disapproval of her overprotective father.

The book hits Amazon this Spring, but starting February 27th, you can pre-order early (getting your books weeks before everyone else) through the DOSA FILES Kickstarter.

Follow the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dosafiles/two-epic-superhero-anthologies

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